Students may not be admitted to and graduate from the same degree program in the same academic term. However, students who are in academic good standing in a degree program may be admitted to and graduate from a concurrent certificate program in the same academic term.

Students must formally apply for graduation (or to participate in the doctoral hooding ceremony) to the Graduate School by the end of the first week of classes during the term in which they plan to graduate. Degrees are awarded at the end of each semester and the second summer session (i.e., in December, May, and August).

All graduate students must be enrolled for at least one credit during the term in which they are scheduled to receive their degree. This may include extension courses (801, 802, 803). (See the Continuous Enrollment policy under Registration Status in Section I.)

Diplomas and transcripts of students owing money to the University will be withheld until their account is cleared. Students may not be admitted to and graduate from the same degree in the same academic term. However, students who are currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program, may apply to and graduate from a certificate program.

Students who do not apply for graduation before the published deadline for any semester may apply for graduation during the next semester. Students who have applied for graduation but fail to meet the requirements must reapply for graduation by the published deadline for the semester in which they will fulfill the requirements. Degrees are conferred only after all requirements are completed and the Board of Trustees has taken official action.